Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory – New American Civil War Sets!

Glory, glory, hallelujah! The long-awaited release of a trio of 28mm boxed sets for the American Civil War is near, and that means it’s the perfect time to look at the conflict as a whole from the perspective of Black Powder – it’s a fascinating period to wargame, and a long-time favourite of players all over the world.

Now, we’re no strangers to the American Civil War here at Warlord – there was the small matter of the very first Epic Battles range, after all – and the Glory, Hallelujah! Black Powder supplement has been a faithful servant to wargamers of the period for several years, but there hadn’t been a specific 28mm model range to go with it. After you (yes, you, awesome people reading this!) showed us just how much love there was for playing Black Powder set during the American Civil War with the success of the Epic Battles range, we knew we’d have to show some love to the larger side of the game as well!

We’re kicking things off with a cracking pair of Warlord Resin infantry boxed sets (these will be available to pre-order very soon!). While there were a fantastic array of different uniforms and subtle (and not-so-subtle) variations in equipment and dress across all sides of the war, we’ve deliberately made these sets useable for both Union and Confederates to ensure a compact, efficient range. With one set advancing, and the other standing in a firing line, your forces can be strong in defence or mount a glorious charge, and with a full four-man command group and flag sheets for both Union and Confederates included with each box, you can ensure they’re well-led and flying their colours with pride.

For all your fire support needs, there’s also a brand-new artillery battery box on the way, containing a trio of guns to blast your enemies apart. These can be assembled as a number of different guns, allowing you to represent the enormous variety of artillery in use during the American Civil War, from elderly 12-pounder ‘Napoleons’ to the most modern Parrott Rifles, and more besides!

There’s plenty more in the pipeline for the period, so this is a great time to start thinking about why wargaming the American Civil War is such a fun prospect. Arguably it’s the last of the ‘Napoleonic’-style major conflicts (despite what Franco-Prussian enthusiasts might say!), with troops marching in line and column to close-range firefights, but the rapid development of technology in the period would make for a uniquely deadly brand of warfare. If you like snazzy hats, big flags, and rifle-muskets, hot air balloons, and steam engines, then the American Civil War is for you!

As befits such a significant conflict, it’s well-represented in the rules of Black Powder. The Second Edition rulebook has all the stats and profiles you need to jump right into a game, but if you’re looking to really represent the American Civil War on the tabletop, Glory, Hallelujah! is a must-have on your bookshelf. Packed full of expertly researched scenarios and unit profiles, as well as tons of useful historical information to help you assemble your forces, it’s a brilliant resource for wargaming the period, whether you play in 28mm or Epic Battles scale!

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Whether you’re a veteran of hundreds of Black Powder battles looking for a change in period, or brand new to rank-and-file wargaming, the American Civil War is a great period to host your games, and with our three new boxed sets leading the charge for the range, it’s never been easier to get involved! Look out for these to hit tabletops soon!